i have a bump on my head that appears to be a bug bite but is as swolen as a grape i know its not a mosquito bite . how can i make the swelling go down? and what could it be?
allso i have on one side of my neck just below my ears a swolen bump i guess. i know that gargleing sait and water works but do you have anyother advice. it would really help.
2006-08-15 17:41:11 · 7 answers · asked by jamie m 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Do NOT pass go. Do NOT collect $200.00. Get yourself to a Dr. PERIOD!
2006-08-15 17:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by HolidayGurl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bug bite could have been a spider bite or a tick bite, and you could have contracted an illness, which is why you lymph nodes are swollen. I wouldn't want to alarm you, but lime disease cases peak at this time of year. Try ice on the head bump, and antihistamine decongestant and Advil, an if that doesn't help in 24 hours, then please see a doctor.
2006-08-15 17:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by Iamstitch2U 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that bump on your head could be the reason for the swollen lymph node. the fact that it's on your head makes it a bit more serious because it's in close proximity to the brain. don't mess around on this one. go see a doctor asap.
2006-08-15 20:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by Wink 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be an infection, the lymphatic system fights infection and swells when it does. If it has not gotten any better you should see a doctor for antibiotics and a diagnosis.
2006-08-15 17:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by Josh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be an infection and you need to go get it checked out by a doctor. or it could be a lymphoma which needs more attention. but its probably and infected hair follicle
2006-08-15 17:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by alberto 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
swollen lymph nodes mean a raging infection ...see a doctor!
2006-08-15 17:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by blkrose65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, a doctor is your best bet.....
2006-08-15 17:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by mrhanky172003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋